Within 30 days of approval by the General Assembly. Private limited companies must approve within 10 months of year-end and public companies within 7 months.

Annual Accounts Filing (National Bank)

Annual financial statements must be filed with the National Bank of Belgium within 30 days of approval by the General Assembly.

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Who this applies to

  • Belgian companies required to file annual accounts (SRL, SA, SC)

What to file

The annual accounts in the statutory format. Filed accounts are published through the Central Balance Sheet Office.

How to file

Electronically with the National Bank of Belgium. AccountsOS tracks the deadline and Finn prepares the figures. The company or its accountant deposits the accounts.

Payment due

No tax is due with the filing.

Penalties for missing this deadline

Late filing is subject to penalties.

Filing checklist

  • Finalise the annual accounts
  • Hold the General Assembly and record the approval date
  • File within 30 days of that date
  • Check the accounts appear on the Central Balance Sheet Office

Documents you'll need

  • Approved annual accounts
  • General Assembly minutes
  • Management report where required

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Starting the 30-day count from year-end instead of the approval date
  • Approving the accounts late and missing the 10-month or 7-month limit
  • Forgetting the accounts become public

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